LJ-Smith-Linear-Collection-Cable-Instructions

Linear Collection
Installation Instructions ( wood newels & cable infill )

Linear Collection

Installation Instructions ( wood newels & cable infill )

IMPORTANT : Please read instructions thoroughly before beginning installation .
The following instructions are designed to be used for the installation of our Linear Collection of wood newels and cable railing . The rake newels in this collection are designed for stairways with 7 1 / 2 " rise and 10 " run ( approx 36.8 °), a rake handrail height of 34 " -37 " and a level handrail height of 36 ", 39 " or 42 ". We recommend installing a newel at every corner or change in direction making each straight run separate cable with a fixed cable fitting on one end and a tensioner cable fitting on the other end into the newel posts . However , you can use two pass through newels with Post Protector Tubes to turn a corner , but tensioner cable fittings should be used on both ends of the cable to achieve the desired tensioning on both directions of cable . Tensioner cable fittings should also be used on both ends of any cable run that is 25 ' to 50 ' long . Before proceeding with the following steps , the balustrade centerline should be marked on the treads and balcony . Consult your local building code official before purchasing and installing this system . Cable railing is intended to be used as a guard / fence and is not meant or designed to be stood on or climbed upon or installed in any condition involving motion . Load limits and breaking points may vary depending on installation . An engineer or qualified contractor should be consulted regarding the suitability of this system for particular applications .
Wood Linear Cable Newel Applications
Rake Up Newel ( CR-410U ) Rake Pass Through Newel ( CR-420 ) Level Start / Stop Newel ( CL-410 ) Level Corner Newel ( CL-410C ) Level Down Newel ( CL-410D ) Level Pass Through Newel ( CL-420 ) Blank Newel ( B-400-48 )
Use this newel as the starting newel on the first tread at the bottom of each stairway flight Use this newel on the stairway midway between the Rake Start Newel and the Rake Stop Newel at 42 " intervals
Use this newel at the beginning or end of each level run ( refer to Key above )
Use this newel at the corner of two level runs Use this newel on the second floor landing at the top of the stairway flight Use this newel on level runs midway between the Level Start / Stop Newels at 42 " intervals This newel is not pre-drilled and can be custom drilled at the jobsite and used at any level location
Tools / Materials list :
Power Drill 1 / 8 " Cable Cutter Two 3 / 8 " open end wrenches 3 / 16 " Allen Wrench 5 / 16 " Twist Bit 5 / 8 " x 3 " Flare Spade Bit 9 / 16 " wrench
Tape Measure Construction Adhesive Wax paper 1½ " Wood Screws ½ " Wood Plugs Cable Release Tool Safety Glasses
Optional Items : 3 / 16 " Hex Bit Socket 6 " -8 " piece of PVC tube Paraffin Wax LJ-3085 Insert-Runner
Centerline
Level Down Newel
2 ¼ "
Place and Mount the Rake Newels :
Refer to the above table for placement of newels . We recommend using our LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit to mount each newel post .
To ensure performance of our system , a stabilizing member such as our 3 / 4 " hollow stainless steel tube or S4S wood is required between all newel posts at the top predrilled position .
Rake Up Newel
A
2 ¼ "
B
Centerline
1 . Mark the placement of the Newels on the rake centerline . The face of the Rake Up Newel must be exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the bottom tread ( A ). The face of Level Down Newel on the landing at the top of the each flight must be exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the landing tread ( B ).
2 . Follow the LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit instructions to drive the steel insert into the treads and install the hanger bolt into each newel ( C ).
Rake Up Newel
Installer Bolt
Installer Nuts
Steel Insert
Tread
Stabilizing Member to be installed here
C
Level Down Newel
Newel
Hanger Bolt
Installer Nuts
3 . We recommend installing at least the top and bottom rake cable fittings into the Rake Up Newel & Level Down Newel to avoid obstructions ( stabilizing member between newels / second tread ) while using the articulating portion of the fitting as a lever to rotate the lag into the newel face ( D ). See Installing Rake Cable Rail Fittings section of these instructions .
Install Top and Bottom Cable Fittings before mounting newel posts
Newel
Hanger Bolt
Tread
4 . Mount each newel by threading the newel hanger bolt into the steel insert on the tread ( E ). Placing wax paper under the newel may help prevent marring the tread as the newel is tightened down . Trim away the excess wax paper once the position of the newel is permanently set .
5 . The distance between the Rake Up Newel and Level Down Newel should not exceed 42 ". If the distance is greater than 42 ", a Rake Pass Through Newel must be installed at 42 " maximum intervals between the mounted newels ( F ). Mount each Rake Pass Through Newel on the centerline making sure the face of the newel is exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the tread .
Rake Up Newel
D
Rake Pass Through Newel
42 " Maximum 42 " Maximum
F
Level Down Newel
E
Steel Insert